Eclipse Aerospace, manufacturer of the world’s first very light jet (VLJ), announced the official launch of initial production of the new model Eclipse 550 twin–engine jet. Now armed with an established supply chain, a new FAA production certificate, and a certified airframe, Eclipse is officially back in production with deliveries beginning in 2013. Eclipse plans
Jet Aviation Moscow Vnukovo signed an agreement with Bombardier for consignment of over 300 critical spares. Jet Aviation Moscow Vnukovo and Bombardier entered an agreement to develop an inventory of critical spare parts at Jet Aviation’s line maintenance and AOG facility in Moscow. Under the agreement, Bombardier will ship replacement parts upon request, with Jet
AAR received Federal Aviation Administration Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval to install life raft stowage compartments on Boeing 737NG aircraft, providing passengers with more overhead room for carry-on baggage. AAR’s innovative design enables life rafts to be stored in the ceiling space above aircraft aisles, as opposed to using valuable overhead bin space. The modification
Air Europa has signed a new contract with AFI KLM E&M to provide and certify Business Class sections on two of its Airbus A330-200 aircraft. The modification covers fitting of 18 Business Class seats, new storage furniture and decorative features, and also involves adapting the IFE to the new aircraft configuration.
Atitech and TAP Maintenance & Engineering have inked a MOU to supply the market with joint MRO services. Atitech, the Italian airframe MRO, with full capabilities on MD80, A320F and B737 aircraft, has signed a MOU with TAP M&E in order to support its own customers with a more comprehensive range of services. TAP M&E
SR Technics has secured a contract renewal with easyJet for continued Line Maintenance support in the UK. The accord runs through 2012 and 2013 at Belfast International, Bristol, London Stansted, Glasgow and Edinburgh airports and is extended to 2014 at London Gatwick. Under the agreement SR Technics provides full line maintenance support on all of
Taikoo Engine Services (“TEXL”) has completed its first Performance Restoration of a GE90-115B engine for one of its shareholders Cathay Pacific Airways. This is the third Performance Restoration GE90-115B engine that has been completed at the facility with a further two currently work in progress. Since the first engine induction in mid 2010, TEXL has
Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) recently completed a heavy maintenance C Check on behalf of UK based AirTanker Services, on one of its A330 Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA). The C Check was accomplished at MAEL’s base maintenance facility at Manchester International Airport. AirTanker Services was awarded the 27 year FSTA contract by the UK Ministry
Somon Air, Tajikistan’s first private airline, has chosen A J Walter Aviation to provide power-by-the-hour support for its current fleet of B737NG aircraft. This five-year agreement for four aircraft is AJW’s first contract with Somon Air. The agreement includes the location of a Main Base Kit in Dushanbe Airport to support the airline’s operational efficiency.
FL Technics, a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, have signed a partnership agreement with the global aviation components supplier aeroinv.com. The agreement appoints FL Technics as an exclusive sales representative of aeroinv.com stock across the CIS region and in 7 other Central and Eastern European countries. Based on the new
